zwak — meaning in English
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English meaning
- faint adj Barely perceptible; weak in intensity.
- feeble adj Physically weak, lacking strength.
- flawed adj Having a defect or imperfection.
- hokey adjective Corny or overly sentimental in a way that feels fake or old-fashioned.
- limp verb To walk unevenly, favoring one leg because of an injury or pain.
- puny adj Small, weak, or unimpressive; lacking strength or significance.
- scrawny adj Unattractively thin, often to the point of looking undernourished.
- shabby adjective Worn out or in poor condition from age or neglect.
- shaky adjective Trembling or unsteady, whether physically or figuratively.
- weak adj Lacking physical strength or power.
- weakness noun The state of lacking strength or power.
Senses
zwak is used for these senses in English:
- flawed Having a flaw or imperfection.
- hokey (US, colloquial) Phony, as if a hoax; noticeably contrived; of obviously flimsy credibility or quality.
- limp Physically weak.
- puny Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. [from 16th c.]
- scrawny Thin, malnourished, and weak.
- shaky Easily shaken; tottering; unsound.
- weak Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability.
- weakness (countable) A special fondness or obsessing desire.
faint — full definition
- adj Barely perceptible; weak in intensity.
- adj Feeling weak or dizzy, as if about to lose consciousness.
- verb To lose consciousness briefly, usually from lack of blood flow to the brain.
feeble — full definition
- adj Physically weak, lacking strength.
- adj Lacking force or effectiveness; weak in impact.